About Commercial DUI Charges

Los Angeles Commercial DUI Defense Lawyer

Individual carrying commercial driver's licenses have more severe restrictions regarding consumption of alcohol.  Individuals with regular driver's licenses are considered "under the limit" if they are below .08% blood alcohol concentration (BAC).  However, those with commercial driver's licenses are restricted to being under .04% BAC.  This is actually a very low BAC level, but any alcohol can affect awareness and reflexes, and it was considered that due to the size and weight of commercial vehicles, that special restrictions were necessary for these drivers. 

This can create a serious problem for those holding CDL's, as if a breathalyzer test is administered, the margin of error that are inherent in these testing devices could result in a reading that is above .04% even if the individual had absolutely no alcohol.  Even when this is the case, the driver will be arrested and charged with DUI.  This is extremely serious as this license is necessary in order to work, and the loss of the ability to make a living can be the result, as well as expensive fines and possible jail or prison time.  It is crucial that you contact a Los Angeles commercial DUI defense lawyer immediately if you are arrested and charged for a CDL DUI.

CDL DUI Defense in Los Angeles

It is critical to your future that you enlist the assistance of a proven DUI defense lawyer in order to defend your case and fight for your right to drive.  At the Law Offices of Robert Schwartz, the legal team has over 30 years of experience in criminal law and is dedicated to assisting commercial drivers to fight to continue to make a living.  In any commercial DUI case, actions for the defense must take place quickly.   The DUI defense lawyer from the firm will quickly evaluate the situation and determine how to best move forward with defending the case.  Your CDL DUI case will be made a priority and the attorney will protect your legal rights.